Frases y expresiones comunes en cocina: test interactivo

Question 1

Translate "poner a punto" in the kitchen context into English.

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To set up

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To cook

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To clean

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To prepare

Question 2

What does "al dente" mean in the cooking context?

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Cooked to a slightly firm texture

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Overcooked

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Undercooked

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Burned

Question 3

What is the correct English translation for "batir hasta que espese"?

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Whisk until thickened

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Stir until foamy

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Shake until aerated

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Mix until smooth

Question 4

Which of the following is a common kitchen expression for "sazonar al gusto"?

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To season to taste

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To sprinkle salt

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To marinate

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To add spices

Question 5

What does the phrase "marcar la carne" mean in the cooking context?

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To sear the meat

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To brown the meat

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To tenderize the meat

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To cook the meat through

Question 6

What is the English equivalent of "rehogar" in the kitchen context?

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To sauté

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To fry

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To steam

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To roast

Question 7

Translate "mise en place" into English in the context of kitchen management.

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Preparation

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Organization

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Setup

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Mise en scène

Question 8

Which of the following is a common kitchen expression for "poner a punto el horno"?

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To preheat the oven

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To cool the oven

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To clean the oven

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To calibrate the oven

Question 9

¿Cuál de las siguientes expresiones NO se utiliza para dar instrucciones en la cocina?

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¡A comer!

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Pica las zanahorias.

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Aumenta el fuego.

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Sazona al gusto.

Question 10

Al cocinar, la expresión "al dente" describe:

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Cocido hasta que esté tierno pero ligeramente firme.

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Cocido hasta que esté ligeramente crudo.

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Cocido hasta que esté muy blando.

Question 11

¿Qué significa la expresión "mise en place" en el contexto de la cocina?

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Tener todos los ingredientes y equipos preparados antes de cocinar.

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Limpiar la cocina después de cocinar.

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Planificar el menú.

Question 12

¿Cuál de las siguientes unidades de medida de volumen NO se utiliza en la cocina?

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Kilogramo

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Taza

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Litro

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Mililitro

Question 13

La técnica culinaria "fold in" se utiliza para:

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Incorporar un ingrediente suavemente sin batir demasiado.

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Batir hasta que quede esponjoso.

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Mezclar vigorosamente.

Question 14

¿Cuál de las siguientes expresiones se utiliza para describir un plato que está bien sazonado?

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Perfectamente sazonado

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Apetitoso

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Bien cocinado

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Delicioso

Question 15

¿Qué significa la expresión "à la carte" en el contexto de la restauración?

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Platos individuales elegidos de un menú.

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Comida para llevar.

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Menú fijo.

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Servicio de buffet.

Question 16

La expresión "sobre la marcha" se utiliza para describir:

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Algo que se hace de forma improvisada o sin mucha planificación.

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Algo que se hace con mucha antelación.

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Algo que se hace según una receta.

Question 17

¿Cuál es la expresión correcta para indicar que un plato está a punto de servirse?

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It's on the pass.

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It's on the way.

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It's coming out now.

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It's almost ready.

Question 18

¿Qué expresión se usa para pedirle amablemente a un compañero que limpie una zona de trabajo?

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Can you wipe this surface down, please?

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Could you tidy up here?

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Can you clean up this mess?

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Sweep this area, please.

Question 19

¿Cuál es la traducción correcta al español de 'gastro pub'?

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Pub gastronómico

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Restaurante de alta cocina

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Bar de tapas

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Taberna gourmet

Question 20

¿Qué frase indica que un plato se prepara en el momento en que se pide?

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It's made to order.

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It's pre-cooked.

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It's ready-made.

Question 21

¿Cuál es la traducción correcta al inglés de 'segundo jefe de cocina'?

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Sous chef

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Deputy chef

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Junior chef

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Assistant chef

Question 22

¿Qué expresión se utiliza para indicar que un plato es apto para personas veganas?

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It's vegan.

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It's gluten-free.

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It's vegetarian.

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It's dairy-free.

Question 23

¿Cuál es la traducción correcta al español de 'haute cuisine'?

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Alta cocina

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Cocina tradicional

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Cocina gourmet

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Cocina de autor

Question 24

¿Qué significa la expresión 'mise en place'?

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Organizar y preparar todos los ingredientes y utensilios necesarios antes de empezar a cocinar.

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Cocinar a fuego lento

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Mezclar los ingredientes

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Cortar finamente

Question 25

¿Cómo se dice 'cortar en rodajas finas' en inglés?

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Slice

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Chop

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Julienne

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Dice

Question 26

En el 'steak tartar', ¿qué tipo de carne se utiliza?

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Ternera cruda picada

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Pollo a la parrilla

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Pescado frito

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Cerdo cocido

Question 27

¿Qué significa el término 'al dente'?

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Cocido pero aún ligeramente firme

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Crujiente

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Muy cocido

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Poco cocido

Question 28

¿Cuál es la forma correcta de medir los ingredientes líquidos en la cocina?

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Utilizando una taza medidora o una jarra graduada.

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Utilizando una báscula

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Utilizando un vaso normal

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Utilizando una cuchara sopera

Question 29

¿Qué técnica de corte se utiliza para cortar verduras en tiras finas y largas?

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Juliana

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Brunoise

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Macedonia

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Mirepoix

Question 30

¿Qué es un 'fondo' en el contexto de la cocina?

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Un caldo o base líquida sabrosa que se utiliza como base para salsas y sopas.

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Un tipo de salsa

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Un método de cocción

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Un ingrediente aromático

Question 31

En inglés, ¿cuál es la palabra para 'remover' en el contexto de la cocina?

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Stir

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Shake

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Blend

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Mix

Question 32

Para verificar si la carne está hecha de forma segura, ¿cuál es el mejor método?

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Usar un termómetro de carne.

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Oler la carne

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Cortar la carne

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Tocar la carne

Question 33

En el contexto de la cocina, ¿qué significa 'picar'?

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Cortar en trozos pequeños

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Retirar la piel

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Mezclar ingredientes

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Cocinar a fuego alto

Question 34

How do you translate the instruction "precalentar el horno" into English?

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Preheat the oven.

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Put the oven on.

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Heat up the oven.

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Turn on the oven.

Question 35

What is the meaning of the cooking term "stir-fry"?

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Cooking food in a small amount of oil over high heat and stirring it constantly.

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Cooking food in a pan with a lot of liquid.

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Cooking food in the oven.

Question 36

Which of the following is the correct English translation for the Spanish verb "batir"?

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Whisk.

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Blend.

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Stir.

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Mix.

Question 37

What is the best way to measure one cup of flour accurately?

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Use a measuring cup with a leveler.

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Guesstimate.

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Use a spoon.

Question 38

How would you ask someone to "sazonar" a dish in English?

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Could you please season this dish?

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Do you think you could add some salt to this dish?

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Would you mind adding some flavor to this dish?

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Can you make this dish tastier, please?

Question 39

Which of the following phrases indicates that a dish is ready to be served?

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It's ready to plate up.

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It's getting cold.

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It's starting to boil.

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It's all mixed together.

Question 40

What does the cooking technique known as 'braising' involve?

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Cooking food slowly in a covered pan with a small amount of liquid.

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Baking food in the oven.

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Cooking food quickly over high heat.

Question 41

Which of the following is a commonly used measurement in cooking?

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Pinch

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Foot

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Inch

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Mile

Question 42

What is the purpose of 'searing' meat?

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To create a flavorful crust and seal in the juices.

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To remove excess fat.

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To make the meat more tender.

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To prevent the meat from sticking to the pan.

Question 43

Which of the following terms refers to the process of cutting vegetables into small, uniform pieces?

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Dicing

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Slicing

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Shredding

Question 44

What does "deglazing a pan" mean in cooking?

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Adding liquid to a pan to dissolve and lift up browned bits.

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Cleaning a pan with detergent.

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Removing the skin from a chicken.

Question 45

Which tool is used to measure the internal temperature of food?

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Meat thermometer

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Weighing scale

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Ruler

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Clock

Question 46

Which phrase describes food that is slightly undercooked?

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It's a bit pink in the middle.

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It's overdone.

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It's completely cooked.

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It's too salty.

Question 47

What does the term 'mise en place' refer to in a kitchen?

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Having all ingredients and equipment ready before cooking.

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Cleaning the kitchen after cooking.

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Setting the table for dinner.

Question 48

Which of these words means 'to mix'?

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Stir

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Grill

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Bake

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Fry

Question 49

What does 'mise en place' mean?

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Preparing and organizing ingredients before cooking.

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Cleaning the kitchen after cooking.

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Creating complex dishes.

Question 50

'Al dente' describes the cooking level of:

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Pasta

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Rice

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Potatoes

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Vegetables

Question 51

Which phrase is used to ask for a drink?

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Can I get a glass of water, please?

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I would like to order a salad.

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The bill, please.

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The steak is cooked to perfection.

Question 52

What is 'stock' in cooking?

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A flavorful liquid made by simmering bones and vegetables.

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A type of cheese used in gratins.

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A thick sauce used to flavor dishes.

Question 53

What does 'on the rocks' describe about a drink?

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Served with ice.

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Served in a glass.

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Served with lemon.

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Served with a garnish.

Question 54

¿Cuál de las siguientes frases se utiliza para indicar que un plato está listo para servir?

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Ready to go

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Coming up

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Almost there

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On the way

Question 55

El término 'julienne' se refiere a:

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Cortar verduras en tiras finas

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Cortar verduras en cubos

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Cortar verduras en rodajas

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Cortar verduras en puré

Question 56

La expresión 'a la carte' significa:

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Pedir platos individuales de un menú

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Pedir un menú fijo

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Pedir una gran cantidad de comida

Question 57

¿Cuál de las siguientes expresiones se utiliza para preguntar sobre el nivel de picante de un plato?

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How spicy is it?

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What's the temperature?

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How long will it take?

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Is it healthy?